August 12, 2026

Maine organic homesteaders adapt to challenges

Jaime Garzon, Ph.D., an assistant Extension professor and dairy forage educator, University of Maine at Orono, recently led a pasture walk on an organic farm on Flat Road in West Bethel, Maine. This was his rst on a homestead.

Country Folks

Mid-year checkup

by Sally Colby

August 12, 2026

Rob Goodling, business consultant for Farm Credit East, recently provided information on what the dairy industry can expect as producers passed the ha...

Country Folks

Manure with a side of pizza

by Sally Colby

August 12, 2026

Anyone thinking about a manure digester might envision a massive unit on a large livestock farm. Matt Steiman, assistant farm manager at Dickinson Col...

Country Folks, Farmers First

Farmers First: Farming’s hidden taxes

August 12, 2026

What sort of taxes do you pay in your farm life? Chances are you’re familiar with the more common taxes: income, sales, payroll, property, self-employ...

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Crop Comments

Crop Comments: Rare weed helps retain soil

August 12, 2026

On July 23, I was invited by Uri to perform extensive soil sampling on his farm in eastern Chenango County, NY. I’ve been advising Uri in his organic ...